How To: Dream-Flight Ahi Spektrum AirWare File & Programming

1. Installation

  • Click Here to download the Ahi AirWare File
  • Unzip the file to an easy-to-find location on your computer
  • Copy the 014~AHI TEMPLATE.SPM file onto your radio’s MicroSD card
  • Boot up your radio and select the Ahi model memory.

2. Notes on the Ahi AirWare File

  • The file contains just the mixes I consider essential to getting maximum performance from the Ahi:
    • “Elevator to flap” mixing (aka “snapflaps”)
    • “Camber System” mixing – flaperons tied to the flap (throttle) stick (aka “4 axis” mixing)
    • “Flap to elevator” mixing (to provide elevator compensation in the correct direction for the Ahi when flaperons are reflexed/cambered by the flap stick)
  • I have zeroed out all trim and subtrims. You’ll need to adjust the subtrims to suit your setup and servos.
  • I have gone with elevator, aileron and rudder rates which should result in control surface throws pretty close to what is recommended in the Dream-Flight manual… assuming you used Dream-Flight servos, built the plane following the instructions, and so forth. Your mileage most likely will vary, so double-check your final surface throws to be sure.
  • Control surface throws and expo are a tremendously personal thing, so adjust them to taste. Matching what’s recommended in the Dream-Flight manual is an excellent place to start, with the proviso that you may want more expo and/or to fly on low rates till you get used to the plane

3. Visual Guide to Ahi Programming

Here is a visual guide to what you should see once you’ve installed the file. You can click the image to make it larger: